MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. — Drivers planning to travel on Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam next week will need to find an alternate route as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has scheduled a full road closure.
The closure will take place from Tuesday, Nov. 17, through Thursday, Nov. 19, between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day. According to information released by the Corps of Engineers, crews will remove two bulkheads and test equipment during the closure.
The Corps emphasized that emergency and law enforcement agencies have been notified and coordinated with to avoid potential issues during the shutdown.
Motorists are advised to plan ahead and seek alternative routes while work on the dam is underway. For further information, residents can reach out to the Mountain Home Project Office at 870-425-2700.